Pumpkins

If decorating a pumpkin has gotten buried in your to-do list between whipping up dinner, baking Halloween treats and–dare we say it–starting to plan for Thanksgiving, have no fear. These three pumpkin ideas are easier than making a ghost costume out of a sheet. All you need are a few inexpensive items you may already have at home. You stoop has never looked more festive… for less!

If you’re anything like us, you’ll come home tonight in full fall mode and hungry for something quick and satisfying. Look no further; we’ve found the perfect recipe to satisfy our cravings in the form of a Pumpkin Quesadilla.

We’ve replaced classic Mexican flavors like cilantro and chili for more subtle and comforting flavors like cumin, walnuts and delicious, creamy goat cheese. Trust us, you won’t be able to eat just one (and we’re not judging!).

Cookies and cream? Clearly. PB&J? As natural as breathing. But caramel and squid? Not the first things you’d think to pair for dinner. Yet a new app from Foodpairing(from free to $18 per month) says the combo works on the basis of compatible flavor components. In fact, the company has had a global science team analyze hundreds of ingredients and their chemical compounds, and now chefs use the tool to inspire new recipes. With civilian foodies taking to the technology, too, we decided to plug everyone’s fave fall ingredient into a search.